Westside School of Ballet

Westside School of Ballet, 1709 Stewart Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Location of Westside School of Ballet campWestside School of Ballet, 1709 Stewart Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404

About

Westside School of Ballet offers Pre-Primary for age 3, Primary Ballet for ages 4, 5, and 6, and Ballet I through Ballet VI+. Primary Ballet meets one class per week, with Primary A on Thursday 3:30-4:15 pm or Saturday 9:00-9:45 am, Primary B on Wednesday 3:30-4:15 pm or Saturday 8:15-9:00 am, and Primary C on Wednesday 3:30-4:15 pm or Saturday 10:00-10:45 am. The program welcomes students ages 3-18.

Programs

  • Pre-Primary — Age 3
  • Primary Ballet — Age 4/5/6 · One class per week; Primary A Thursday 3:30-4:15pm or Saturday 9:00-9:45am; Primary B Wednesday 3:30-4:15pm or Saturday 8:15-9:00am; Primary C Wednesday 3:30-4:15pm or Saturday 10:00-10:45am
  • Ballet I
  • Ballet II
  • Ballet III
  • Ballet III+
  • Ballet IV
  • Ballet IV+
  • Ballet V
  • Ballet V+
  • Ballet VI
  • Ballet VI+

At a glance

  • Ages: 3–18 years old
  • Current session: Children’s Year-Round Program (Aug 17–Jun 6, 2027); Primary Ballet Full Year (Aug 17–Jun 7, 2027); Primary Ballet Semester 1 (Aug 17–Dec 19, 2026); Primary Ballet Semester 2 (Jan 4–Jun 6, 2027)

About the provider

Westside School of Ballet was founded in 1967 and is led by Artistic Director Martine Harley. The co-founders are Yvonne Mounsey and Rosemary Valaire. The school describes itself as a non-audition school offering pre-professional training. Students are eligible for a performance opportunity in the Year End Demonstration for the entire school, from Pre-Primary age 3 to Level 7.

Level placement confirmation will be determined on the first day of classes. Summer offerings are pending enrollment and subject to change without notice. Students may register for a single semester or both semesters for Primary Ballet. Children’s Year-Round Program participation in performance opportunities is required for Level 3 to Level 7.

Last updated September 23, 2026.

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